Lead Accountant
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 110000 - 125000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today while powering whats next in energy. When our employees say I am energy it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe happy and healthy. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Join Alliant Energy as a Lead Accountant and take on a role where your expertise truly makes an impact. This hybrid position offers flexibility with 13 days per week in the office.
If you thrive on telling Alliant Energys story through numbers enjoy crafting insights that influence decisions and want exposure to executive leadership this is your opportunity to shine. Youll lead complex financial reporting drive strategic analysis and help shape the future of our organization.
Bring your advanced GAAP knowledge leadership skills and passion for excellenceand lets build stronger communities together!
Job Summary
Lead Accountant performs highly technical and complex accounting work requiring an advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and/or regulatory accounting. This position prepares complex financial and statistical reports including financial statements and related notes for regulatory agencies management and others. This role leads develops coordinates tracks and communicates financial performance. This role is also responsible for the overall development of the accounting records annual budget monthly outlook periodic forecast and performance measures and serves as primary resource for financial and budgetary issues analysis and projects.
What you will do
Serves as a resource for others on more complex accounting or regulatory issues and disclosures financial and performance issues policies and inquiries.
Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge to determine and communicate root causes and trends and makes recommendations necessary to meet performance objectives.
Leads research and implementation of regulatory and GAAP accounting requirements.
Keeps fully informed of current developments in the accounting field industry regulations and company procedures as these apply to assigned work areas and the department in general.
Uses technically advanced analysis of actual financial results compared to budget forecast outlook and prior periods. Advocates for and supports change and assists the team in developing creative solutions to simplify and streamline finance activities.
Reviews work of other department staff for accuracy completeness and quality.
Analyzes and reviews variances in financial results from budget and prior periods.
May assist in the coordination development preparation and review of internal accounting reports monthly operations data and analytical work related to accounting activities.
May assist in preparing communications internally and externally to investors and board of directors.
Assists in the performance development and maintenance of internal controls that ensure proper accurate and timely recording of transactions and protection of assets.
May maintain the general ledger and prepare complex financial statements and related reports and analyses and other accounting-related duties for assigned legal entities or business segments.
May apply technical business and organizational knowledge to lead and develop financial budget strategies and guidelines.
May coordinate budget outlook and forecast processes procedures and reporting.
Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree Business Accounting or related field. Preferred
Certification Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation Preferred
Required Experience
8 years of experience in accounting.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Extensive/advanced knowledge of accounting principles theories practices and procedures of the utility industry.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g. e-mail word processing spreadsheet and project management).
Knowledge of common accounting software applications preferred.
Demonstrated solid project management concepts and processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects to successful completion.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and skills.
Key Skills
Accounting Standards Business Process Improvements Process Standardization Corporate Financial Reporting Data Analysis Data Management Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Risk Management Internal Controls Records Management Regulatory Compliance
Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
Pay Range:
$110000-$125000This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position experience skill set internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .
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About Company
Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) and its 3,300 employees provide a life-essential service to homes, farms and businesses across Iowa and Wisconsin. We serve approximately 985,000 electric customers and 425,000 natural gas customers with safe, reliable energy. We are a leader in renewable ... View more
